Mary Lee Vaughn (Hovey)

Mary Lee Vaughn (Hovey) of Standale, MI passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 4th, after a courageous two year battle with cancer. Mary was born in Grand Rapids, MI on December 5, 1950, the first of four children to Thomas D. and Betty L. Hovey (Klunder). Mary had a zest for life and loved people. She was the life of the party, had an amazing sense of humor, and infectious laugh. Over the years she enjoyed coaching softball, participating in euchre tournaments, trivia nights, bowling league, and was often involved in the planning and organizing events for charities or fundraising. She was always ready to help friends and family in need. Mary appreciated the simple pleasures in life: the outdoors, the warmth of the sun on her face while working in her yard, relaxing on her deck with a cocktail and good book in hand, or sitting around a campfire with her family and friends. In the summer you would most likely find Mary on their boat, the Vaughn Voyage, at Hardy Pond, or on the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Superior exploring her new found passion of rock hunting. Mary’s greatest and most rewarding accomplishment in life was raising her three sons. As a single mother she took great pride in providing her boys with a forever home, and as they grew she always welcomed them home with open arms, a smile, and a homecooked meal. Mary was a great cook and defied the old adage to “never trust a skinny cook.” Mary was preceded in death by her parents, brother Tom, and sister-in-law Marcia. Mary is survived by her loving husband of 35 years Tom Vaughn, sons Kyle (Andrea) Eggebeen, Cory (Becky) Eggebeen, Cody Hovey. Siblings Kim (Karen) Hovey, Pam (Al) Pike, stepmother Linda Hovey. Grandchildren Keegan, Kelsi, and Chase Eggebeen, many nieces, nephews, and too many friends to count. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at the Lemmon Holton Cancer Center, especially her “girls” on the 3rd and 5th floors, for their compassion, conversations, laughs, and great care during treatment. Please join the family for a time of reflection and memories: Thursday, February 13th, 4:00 - 7:00 pm at the Arsulowicz Brothers Remembrance Mortuary, 3525 Remembrance Rd. NW Anyone wishing to make a donation in Mary’s memory please consider the American Cancer Society or Versiti Blood Center to become a blood donor.

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Mary Lee Vaughn (Hovey)

December 5, 1950 - February 4, 2025